Frequency and Timeline

Publication Frequency

The International Review of Public Policy and Administration (IRPPA) is published two times a year:

• June Issue

• December Issue

The journal accepts submissions throughout the year. Accepted articles are published in the upcoming issue based on the editorial schedule and completion of the review process.

Publication Timeline

The journal follows a clear editorial and peer review process. The approximate timeline is given below:

Stage	Process Description	Estimated Time-frame
Submission Acknowledgment	Confirmation of manuscript receipt	Immediately through email.
Initial Editorial Screening	Evaluation for scope, quality, and compliance	5–7 days
Peer Review Assignment	Identification and invitation of reviewers	3–5 days
Double-Blind Peer Review	Reviewers evaluate the manuscript	3–4 weeks
First Decision	Decision (Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject)	4–6 weeks from submission
Author Revision	Authors submit revised manuscript	1–3 weeks
Final Decision	Final acceptance after revision	1–2 weeks
Copy-editing & Proofreading	Language editing and formatting	1–2 weeks
DOI Assignment & Final Publication	Online publication with DOI	Within 1 week after final acceptance

Total Estimated Time

• Submission to First Decision: 4–6 weeks

• Submission to Final Publication: 8–12 weeks

Note

The timeline may change depending on:

• Reviewer availability

• Number of revision rounds

• Timely submission of revisions by authors

The journal aims to complete the review and publication process as quickly as possible.